Soprano Ellen Hinkle has been praised by the KC Metropolis for her “nuanced acting, fine dancing skills, and sublime singing.” Ellen Hinkle is quickly establishing herself as a versatile artist and a young performer to watch.

Most recently, Ms. Hinkle appeared with Winter Opera Saint Louis as Princess Margaret in The Student Prince, Frasquita in Carmen, and covering Despina in Così fan tutte. With Gateway Opera as Miss Silverpeal in The Impresario, and with Marble City Opera as Schaunard in their rendition of La Femme Bohème.

During her one-year residency with Winter Opera Saint Louis, Ms. Hinkle covered Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro, performed The Star in The Wise Women, and was a Soloist in Speed Dating Tonight. Other notable roles include Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Julie Jordan in Carousel, Rose in Street Scene, Valencienne in Die lustige Witwe, La Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi, The Foreign Woman in The Consul, The First Woman in Solomon, and a soloist for Mozart’s Requiem.

A native of Saint Louis, Missouri, Ms. Hinkle holds a Bachelor of Music from The University of Arizona and a Master of Music from University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory. Ellen is a student of Claudia Kennedy.